City

Harrison, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Clare County  ·  Michigan

👥12,939Population
💰$45,156Median HH Income▼ 41% below avg
🎂51.0Median Age
🏠$95,900Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓18.2%College Grads▼ 53% below avg
📊12.1%Unemployment▲ 147% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.0% Female 46.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.4%Hispanic: 2.6%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.1%Other: 3%Race
White93.4%
Hispanic2.6%
Black0.4%
Asian0.1%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
5%
25–44
22%
45–64
29%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty22.9% ▲ 129% above avg
College Grads18.2% ▼ 53% below avg
Unemployment12.1% ▲ 147% above avg
No HS Diploma154 (1.7%)
HS Graduate3,706 (40.9%)
Some College2,012 (22.2%)
Associates1,547 (17.1%)
Bachelors817 (9%)
Graduate Degree835 (9.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 40.9%Some College: 22.2%Associates: 17.1%Bachelors: 9%Graduate: 9.2%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad40.9%
Some College22.2%
Associates17.1%
Bachelors9.0%
Graduate9.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.4%Renter: 11.6%Tenure
Owner88.4%
Renter11.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
32%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,156 ▼ 41% below avg
Median Home Value$95,900 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$615/mo
Total Housing Units10,903
Vacant Units5,526

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
52%
About Harrison, MI

Harrison is a city in Michigan, located in Clare County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,939 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51 years.

Economically, Harrison is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,156 is below the national average. Approximately 22.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.1%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Harrison is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $95,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $615 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Harrison is less-educated. 18.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.38%).

Harrison, MI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Michigan.

ZIP Codes in Harrison
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48625 12,939 $45,156 $95,900 $615 12.1% 18.2% 88.4%